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CAN WE BE FRIENDS? Values Corner

• Dolly Anne L. Idlisan • Illustration: Quinnie Maramba
t is the first day of school in Masaya Elementary School. Mrs. Torres

asked her pupils to introduce themselves. Ayla is afraid of talking in front
Iof the class because of her appearance. However, a little courage helped
her do something she has not done before.

Hello, classmates! I am
Ayla Marie Torre. I look That’s impressive, Ayla! Class, you should always
different because of a respect your teachers, classmates, and other
condition called albinism. school personnel. Ayla may look different, but
I have very pale skin and you should not tease or make fun of her. We will
blonde hair. I want to be a have an activity after recess.
doctor someday so I can
help people, especially the
albinos like me.

Hello, Ayla! I'm Alice. Do you
want an orange? Sure, Alice. Thanks!

By the way, I can
relate to your situation. Really? But your skin
Sometimes people call looks fine. I like it!You
me silly names because have lots of natural sun
of my skin color. I wish I protection.
have fair skin.

Hmmm. I think we
should be friends! That's great! I'll
show you my dolls
at home. They're
pretty like you!

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